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MA Literarisches Schreiben (Literary Writing) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Non-consecutive, application-oriented artistic master's programme understood primarily as a novel, story and essay workshop, aiming to realise a larger literary project and bring it close to publication.

Faculty: Deutsches Literaturinstitut Leipzig  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Workshop-based writing of a novel, story or essay project.

Career pathways

An artistic programme aimed at training and further education of writers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree; aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung). Open admission (no numerus clausus). Aptitude test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) required. Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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